RISK ASSESSMENT FORM
Who can be Harmed?
And how?
5 10 15 20 25 Unacceptable Stop
4 8 12 16 20 High Urgent Action
3 6 9 12 15 Medium Action Required
2 4 6 8 10 Low Monitor
1 2 3 4 5 Trivial No action
*If the risk is trivial (see below) then there is no need to do anything further. If the risk is low, monitor and seek to improve at the next review or if there is a significant change.
Groundsperson and members
of the public 4 1 4 1 1 2
Groundsperson and members
of the public 4 1 4 1 1 2Falling objects from trees
Regular tree maintenance and monitoring
by groundsperson
Ongoing treeworks in cemetery
cemetery agreed by Burial
Grounds Committee.
Defective surfaces and stability of grave stones
Groundsperson and members
of the public
Rapid response to repairs. Temporary warning
signs erected as necessary.
Use of specialist Stone Mason when repairs
required.
Mossy areas treated regularly, grass cuttings
swept from walkways.
Maintenance and reporting by
cemetery groundsperson.
Dog Fouling
Signage at both cemetery entrances prohibiting
dogs
Groundsperson maintaining the area and
reporting issues
Reminder to members of the
public that dogs are not
permitted in the cemetery.
2 2 4 2 1 2
Assessment Date: January 2026 Review Date: January 2027
Risk Assessment for: East Bergholt Parish Council Cemetery
Further Control Measures
Residual Risk Rating
(without controls)
Severity
Likelihood
Risk*
Severity
E.G. Employees, Volunteers,
Contractors, Service Users, Public,
Neighbours. Are there
any vulnerable groups e.g. disabled,
young people etc.
Likelihood
Risk*
(Existing) Control Measures
Workplace /Location: Cemetery and closed
Church Yard
Names: Mark Hurley (Chair of Committee)
Hazards
East Bergholt Parish Council
Risk Rating
(without controls)
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